BADMINTONOPEN

Ivan Sozonov
 Highest world ranking - 7th

 2016 All England Men’s Doubles Champion

 2014 and 2021 European Men’s Doubles Champion

 Studied Sport Coaching Moscow State Academy of Physical Education

 Badminton Player

"This is a special project for me. I hope to share on all that I have learned during my development as a person and as an athlete, as well as the experiences that I have gained during my career as a badminton player."

Vitaly Durkin
 Highest world ranking - 16th

 Many times Men's Doubles & Mixed Doubles National Champion

 Winner of many International Tournaments

 More than 20 years in the National Team

 Studied Sport Coaching Moscow State Academy of Physical Education
 Head Coach of Badminton Club Khimki, Current Badminton Player of Bundeslig Team Blau-Weiss Wittorf

"I want to show you badminton as an art not only of superior technical equipment or physical mass, but also of intellect and control of emotions. It is a process of overcoming oneself and the world around."